High in the hills of Berkeley, and just below Grizzly Peak Boulevard, is this multi-level home offering hillside views that are equally dramatic and compelling.

Located at 1072 Keeler Avenue, it features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, in 1170 sf of living space.  The street entry to the home leads down to terraced gardens, and to this serene gathering spot that captures the beauty of the Bay area below.  


One of the joys of living in the San Francisco Bay area, and especially the Berkeley hills,  is the year round beauty and this sweeping expanse that presents itself every morning for your enjoyment.  

Just down the steps from the street level of this home is this soothing front court, and the entrance to the home. It can be an…

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Ideally located high in the hills above Oakland on a quiet street at 6780 Oakwood Drive, is this extraordinary 4 bedroom. 4 1/2 bathroom home.  It is remarkably spacious, providing 3912 sf +/- of living space.  

Its compelling curb appeal reveals an imaginative exterior design.  Its interior living space is conceived in a way to take advantage of the exterior light, while insuring a desirable privacy amongst the trees and plantings that surround it.  

This home is ideal for those who enjoy gracious entertaining.  Everything about it reflects an atmosphere of relaxation and beauty. 

The floor to ceiling windows that line the living room, and the sliding glass doors to the outside deck, provide warm indoor lighting, and an indoor/outdoor…

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This delightful home, located at 1420 Fernwood Drive in upper Montclair is a highly engaging mixture of Craftsman charm, and modern, imaginative updating-all beautifully melded together resulting in this impressive living space.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a generous 2880 sf of living space.  

Tucked in among the hills of Oakland's Fernwood neighborhood, is this classically designed Craftsman home, complete with pillared porch and overhanging eave.  

An entry porch that is awash in light welcomes all to this handsome home.  The cozy corner niche is available for quiet reading and relaxation, if desired. 

A turn to the left at the entry hall reveals this splendid living room that captures all the appeal of its…

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High in the hills above Oakland is this imaginative home that has managed to capture the magic of the surrounding trees and the sounds of nature all around it.  Located at 6966 Paso Robles Drive in Montclair, it offers 3 bedrooms,  2 1/2 bathrooms in 2395 sf of living space.   

Located on over 1/3rd of an acre, the home is the epitome of indoor/outdoor living, with glowing light streaming into the house from large floor to ceiling windows, and the many entertainment and relaxation opportunities offered by the marvelous exterior decks. 

This exceptional living room and dining room combination illustrates how effectively this home has been conceived to combine the indoor living spaces with the expansive exterior deck.  A radiant skylight above…

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This handsome multi-level condominium is especially well located in the Oakland hills in the expansive Monte Vista Villas complex.  At 6020 Old Quarry Loop, it offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a generous 1741 sf of living space.  

It is close to the Oakland Zoo, and the Chabot Space and Science Center, and has direct access to the many hiking and biking trails of the nearby regional parks.  The commute connections offered by Highway 580 are just moments away, 

One of the advantages of living in Monte Vista Villas, are the amenities offered at the club house that is seen above.  In addition to the expansive rolling greens around the complex, a clubhouse provides a central gathering place for entertaining friends and family when hosting…

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This handsome home, with its outstanding curb appeal, is located in the appealing Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland at 638 Trestle Glen Road. 

While it reflects the traditional lines of its era, it has been carefully enhanced to meet the needs of its new homeowners.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 1946 sf of living space.  

Ideally located, it has a Walk Score of 87 due to its proximity to the many shops, restaurants and activities that are offered by Lakeshore and Grand Avenues.  The Sunday Farmer's Market, The Grand Lake Theater. and Lake Merritt, with its lakeside walking paths and scenic views, add more to the variety of choices.   

Guests are welcomed into this handsome living room space that offers so many…

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This large, multi-level property at 1903 Bonita Avenue, is ideally located close to U. C. Berkeley and the surrounding community that offers the exceptional variety of shopping experiences, coffee shops, restaurants, and parks that one would expect close to a large university campus. 

It is three separate condominiums being sold together as a package triplex, and It offers the following assets:

1. One large upgraded top floor condo-1150 sf in size, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  Unit #1-$795.00

2. One large tenant occupied bottom floor condo-950 sf feet in size with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Unit #2-$675.00

3. On upgraded vacant studio detached cottage condo-205 sf in size with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Unit #3-$395.00

Because…

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This pleasant home, with its sunny yellow door, is very well located in the north end of Berkeley at 1349 Neilson Street.  It is especially unique in that it is a legal duplex, but is selling here as a single family home offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in 786 sf of living space.    

For those who enjoy the excitement and variety of Berkeley living, this home is ideal.  It is close to Berkeley Natural Grocery Store, Whole Foods Market, a wide variety of delightful restaurants, BART, and for those who enjoy the outdoors, it is adjacent to the Ohlone Gateway Trails.  

Bright, cheerful light flows in from multiple windows in the living room, and there is a long wall space to the left, as seen here, that awaits a large comfortable sofa and…

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High in the Berkeley hills on the edge of well loved Tilden Park is this serene, tree shaded home at 1101 Woodside Road.  Providing 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, it offers 2350 sf of living space. 

Located in the long established Park Hills private association of homes, it is close to their parks, picnic area and basketball courts. 

It is also ideally placed adjacent to Tilden Park's miles of hiking and biking trails, and close by is Lake Anza, and the Tilden Park Golf Course.  For those who enjoy the outdoors, this home is one to strongly consider.   

This handsome living room and dining room combination is perfectly designed for relaxed living, and entertaining.  The large, and distinctively designed fireplace is an ideal space around…

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Located in the desirable Claremont Terrace area of Oakland,  at 5400 Broadway Terrace #103,  is this well established, and very remarkable, condominium complex.  Within it is the 2 bedroom, 2 bath,  1050 square foot view unit seen below. 

Ideally located close to College Avenue and Piedmont Avenue shops and restaurants, it is just moments from Highways 13 and 24 that provide routes to Oakland and San Francisco to the west, and Contra Costa County to the east.      

The central core of the home is defined by this delightful living room and dining area that is dramatically enhanced with the light and views entering through the floor to ceiling sliding glass door and windows.  Expansive supplemental LED overhead lighting adds to the effect.

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